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Saudi-led coalition says a projectile struck passenger terminal at Riyadh airport

There were no immediate details about the latest strike, which hit the same complex housing terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights.

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

Govt plans international airport in Trishal, feasibility study soon: Aviation minister

Millat also outlines plans for 35 new Biman aircraft and more direct international routes

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:05 pm

Ctg restaurant owners threaten to suspend Foodpanda orders, place six-point demands

Restaurant owners in Chattogram threatened to indefinitely stop accepting orders through food delivery platform Foodpanda unless it meets their six-point demands.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 8:48 pm

High Court says not every demand for money by husband amounts to dowry

Observation comes in verdict on petition challenging former husband

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 8:44 pm

Mahedi follows six-for with ton as NCL turns into run-fest

Shak Mahedi was the standout performer, following up his six-wicket haul on the opening day with a commanding century to put Khulna in a strong position against Rajshahi at Mirpur

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 8:34 pm

Health Protection Act must safeguard patients, healthcare workers: Experts

Call for impartial mechanism to probe medical negligence and protect doctors from violence and harassment

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 8:25 pm

Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time

Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix for the first time in his career on Sunday to complete a perfect weekend where he also finished first in the sprint and was on pole for both races.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 8:21 pm

Govt divides 92 national, int'l days into three categories

Cabinet Division

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:45 pm

Sajek Valley closed to tourists until further notice

Rangamati administration cites unavoidable reasons; tourists told to return to their destinations by October 13

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:27 pm

River swallows char beside Padma Bridge, 4 villages under water

1,803 families lost homes in two years; over 250 families took shelter on bridge land and fear eviction

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:26 pm

BJSC sets dope test, medical exam dates for 200 civil judge candidates

Drug tests will be held tomorrow, while medical examinations are scheduled for October 17 at three Dhaka hospitals

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:24 pm

Houthis issue new threat to Saudi airspace after deadly airport attack

Iran-backed group warns Saudi airports are targets, as Riyadh vows retaliation

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 6:50 pm

BCB investigates Nahid Rana

Doubts are growing over Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

SC stays bail for former Awami League state minister Enamur in five cases

Appellate Division chamber judge directs High Court to dispose of pending rules on his regular bail

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 6:31 pm

Bangladesh's foreign debt rises to $114.98 billion at end of Apr-Jun

Bangladesh's foreign debt grew by 3.65 per cent from the previous quarter to reach $114.98 billion at the end of the April-June quarter of the previous fiscal year, according to Bangladesh Bank data.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 6:07 pm

BNP leader accused of leading crowd to besiege police station in Thakurgaon

Police say 50-60 people demanded release of two men arrested in land dispute case

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 5:52 pm

Ayas, 3 others remanded over attempt to deface Tagore graffiti

Police allege the group sought to stir religious hatred and disrupt communal harmony

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 5:51 pm

India, Bhutan explore Brahmaputra waterways and Jogighopa terminal for trade connectivity

Guwahati: India and Bhutan are exploring ways to expand inland waterway connectivity through Assam to provide the landlocked Himalayan nation with improved access to global markets. The proposal was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and Bhutans Infrastructure and Transport Minister Lyonpo Chandra Bahadur Gurung. During [] The post India, Bhutan explore Brahmaputra waterways and Jogighopa terminal for trade connectivity appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 11 Oct 2026 5:47 pm

10 accused in Bogura over Santal youth

Ripon Murmu was allegedly beaten with sticks at an arbitration over a missing welding machine

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 5:20 pm

Coach crashes into truck in Turkey, killing 11: authorities

The coach crashed near the entry to a motorway between the city of Bursa and the seaside city of Izmir, the governor's office of the local Manisa district said on X, stating the toll

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 5:14 pm

BGB says BSF push-in attempts involving 10 people foiled at Meherpur, Kushtia borders

Bangladesh border force says six people were stopped in one incident and four in another

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 4:53 pm

Dengue death toll crosses 300 as 4 die, 2,193 hospitalised in 24 hours

Daily hospitalisations hit a record high, taking this year

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 4:50 pm

4 Bangladeshis in ICU after attack at Riyadh airport, Shama Obaed says

2 Bangladeshis were earlier reported killed; authorities working to identify victims and contact their families

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 4:48 pm

Walton signs deal with Kenyan firm to expand in Africa

Walton Hi-Tech Industries has signed an agreement with Kenya-based North Light Holdings to expand its market presence in the African country.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 4:47 pm

Awesome for the game of cricket: Mostarys historic century wins hearts despite defeat

Australia captain Tahlia McGrath summed up the wider importance of Mostary

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 4:44 pm

Delays, disagreements leave Munshiganj water plant unused

Completed in 2023, the Tk 11 crore water treatment plant still awaits handover

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 1:39 pm

Seven Dhaka-Riyadh flights cancelled after Saudi Arabia airport attack

US-Bangla flight diverted to Oman before returning to Dhaka as airlines suspend services amid disruptions

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 1:23 pm

India's 'cockroach' movement founder says PM Modi an 'embarrassment'

The founder of India's online cockroach movement said on Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi was an embarrassment to the country, soon after being released from detention

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 1:11 pm

Bangladesh condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport that killed two nationals

Dhaka seeks details of Bangladeshi casualties as its mission in Riyadh contacts Saudi authorities to provide assistance

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 12:25 pm

Indefinite road blockade strands tourists in Sajek Valley

Tourists stuck as two organisations demand action against PCJSS

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 12:14 pm

Hasan becomes first Bangladesh pacer to claim Test hat-trick

Hasan became only the third Bangladeshi bowler to take a Test hat-trick, following Alok Kapali, who achieved the feat against Pakistan in Peshawar in 2003, and Sohag Gazi, who took one against New Zealand in Chattogram in 2013.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 12:07 pm

Two brothers, aged 4 and 6, die from electrocution in Netrokona

Mother injured while trying to save sons

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 11:37 am

Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

The leaders, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, had been detained when they arrived in Delhi on Saturday.

BBC 11 Oct 2026 11:32 am

10/10 is no coincidence: Emotional tributes for Messi continue to pour in

While Messi resumed his club commitments in impressive fashion, emotions surrounding his Argentina farewell remain strong

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 11:20 am

Bangladesh, EIB to invest

The programme will improve maternal and newborn healthcare, treatment for cervical and breast cancer, and emergency obstetric services

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 11:01 am

Trump says Putin would like to see a settlement in Ukraine war

Donald Trump criticised Volodymyr for not holding an election since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2022

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 10:13 am

Trump says Ukraine should get new President as he blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices

Donald Trump has also sought to blame record U.S. diesel prices on Ukraine rather than the U.S.-led war in Iran, which has elevated world energy prices

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 9:08 am

Miami down DC United as Messi nets brace in first match after Argentina farewell

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:51 am

Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull

Yan Diomande earned Real Madrid a tight 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday to keep them six points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona, even though winger Vinicius Junior was sent off for hair-pulling.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:30 am

India's CJP to resume anti-CEC protests today; Dipke, Das, Ranka still in custody

Were not backing down! We will march to Jantar Mantar again tomorrow and stay there until all our demands are met, the outfit posted on X.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 5:54 am

Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison

Pike was discharged from a local hospital and is now at the rehabilitation center that she has been housed for more than 30 years

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 3:12 am

Bangladesh, EIB plan

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 1:27 am

Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, many wounded

President Donald Trump told reporters he was evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 1:07 am

Pakistan has robust nuclear security regime: IAEA

She also commended Pakistans contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a far-reaching impact.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:13 pm

Nahid Islam stands with India

NCP convener urges Indian authorities to disclose detainees

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Veteran journalist Amir Khasru passes away

He was a former Bangladesh correspondent for Voice of America and diplomatic correspondent for Ittefaq

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 9:06 pm

Goal in 8 seconds! Bayern concede fastest-ever Bundesliga goal

Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history to give his side a shock lead over Bayern Munich on Saturday.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 8:38 pm

Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh

Elon Musk on Thursday shared news of Starlink Mobile

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 8:11 pm

10 injured as BNP, Awami League activists clash in Fatullah

Police and locals say the groups were at odds over local influence and the brick kiln business

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 7:45 pm

Arsenal beat Leeds and draw level with Man City

Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, hitting the ground running after the three-week international break.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 7:21 pm

'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.

BBC 10 Oct 2026 5:59 pm

2 arrested over NID fraud involving Rohingyas in Netrokona

Police seek remand for the two accused; drives underway to arrest others

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 5:04 pm

Fertiliser trader beaten to death allegedly over land dispute in Jamalpur

Police say Ataur Rahman died after an altercation between two sides

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:46 pm

Tk 60,000 crore annually needed for 5-8 years to rebuild banking sector: governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Saturday said the banking sector would need Tk 60,000 crore annually from the national budget for the next five to eight years to help it recover from massive

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

Biman Cox

Flight BG436 arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 3:10pm; all passengers and crew were safe, the airline says

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:24 pm

Argentina were World Cup

England were the second-most targeted team, followed by Spain, Brazil and Norway, the report found.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:23 pm

Former Khulshi OC Abdur Rahim transferred to Khulna days after Ctg mayor

Police Headquarters ordered his transfer amid controversy over the attempted of Wakil Hossain alias Boga

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:19 pm

State Dialogue Forum leader detained for trying to erase Tagore graffiti

Police today detained ANM Ayas, member secretary of the State Dialogue Forum, for allegedly trying to erase a graffiti of Rabindranath Tagore on a wall in front of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 3:52 pm